Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 2024Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
NewsLevy County shelter to close, needs dogs adopted Seth Johnson Nov 18, 2024Rescue operations, residents step up.
NewsWhite Springs man dies when ejected from vehicle in Columbia County Staff Reports Nov 18, 2024SUV overturns on US 41 on Sunday evening.
NewsLithia man dies when vehicle goes off US 441, strikes utility pole Staff Reports Nov 16, 2024Driver ejected from car in accident near Micanopy.
Government + PoliticsMoya to officially step into GPD chief role with manager, mayor support Seth Johnson Nov 15, 2024Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
EducationGainesville Orchestra brings violin to elementary schools Glory Reitz Nov 15, 2024Lake Forest program expands to Idylwild.
NewsStarke man critically injured when pickup overturns on US 301 Staff Reports Nov 15, 2024Driver loses control of pickup in Starke south of W. Madison Street.
NewsUF students pack meals to fight world hunger Glory Reitz Nov 14, 2024Group set goal of 25,000 meals packed.
CrimeGPD seeks identity of Green Apple Liquor robbery suspects Staff Reports Nov 14, 2024Crime occurred on Nov. 2.
Government + PoliticsNew GNV downtown board searches for footing, impact Seth Johnson Nov 14, 2024Members feeling unheard following streatery, parking changes.
CrimeUS says more to be charged in UF-China smuggling plot Matthew Cupelli | Fresh Take Florida Nov 14, 2024Participant receives light sentence
EducationSchool Board of Alachua County approves interim superintendent contract Glory Reitz Nov 13, 2024Board also voted down an amendment to board policy that would alter magnet program eligibility.
CrimeAlachua County school bus with stop lights activated damaged in hit-and-run Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Gray Tahoe driven by black male flees scene on State Road 222.
Government + PoliticsChad Scott wins vote recount for Alachua County sheriff Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024Scott defeats Emery Gainey by 392 votes.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission approves 2 CDDs Glory Reitz Nov 13, 2024Commissioners asked to remove interlocal agreements from the ordinances.
NewsO’Brien woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Columbia County Staff Reports Nov 13, 2024SUV leaves roadway and collides with two signals supports before hitting tree.
Government + PoliticsBOCC votes on rural broadband, dedicates $1M to Mill Creek development Seth Johnson Nov 12, 2024County commission selects new chair, vice chair.
NewsNewberry Publix site painted with lynching victims’ names Glory Reitz Nov 12, 2024Mayor apologizes to Publix.
NewsTrain collides with 2 semis in Hawthorne Staff Reports Nov 12, 2024Tractor-trailers were crossing tracks when struck.
Government + PoliticsRecount underway in Alachua County sheriff’s race J.C. Derrick Nov 11, 2024Machine recount triggered after initial count showed winning margin of 415 votes.
Crime2 defendants receive sentences for murder, torture of man in Levy County Staff Reports Nov 11, 2024Incident occurred in August 2019 when body discovered in Morriston.
Local NewsHeartwood neighborhood to host inaugural block party Lillian Hamman Nov 9, 2024East Gainesville gathering to celebrate community of economic diversity.
NewsMichigan man dies when pickup hits semi turning onto US 129 Staff Reports Nov 9, 2024Collision occurs south of Trenton at SW 100th Street.
Government + PoliticsHinson hopeful election buried Clemons ‘hatchet’ Lillian Hamman Nov 8, 2024Alachua County’s only representative blames gerrymandering for lopsided outcome.